Wylleen Might, who has labored on American Idol as an govt in command of manufacturing for the reason that sequence launched in 2002, has left the present – and he or she insists it has nothing to do with a current HR investigation on the long-running actuality competitors.
Might acknowledged in an announcement to Deadline that she was a part of an investigation final yr, however denied that it was associated to her exit. Fremantle, the corporate that produces Idol, made the choice to not retain her and insisted the identical.
“It’s exhausting to precise the gratitude I’ve to the workforce at Fremantle and American Idol, the place I knew as residence for the final 22 years,” she stated. “It could sound cliche, however it was my absolute honor to work day in and time out with folks I contemplate to be a number of the most proficient, devoted, and devoted within the enterprise. I’ll miss you terribly.”
Might’s tenure at Idol outlasted its preliminary run. She adopted the sequence from FOX – the place it ran till 2016 – to its relaunch on ABC in 2018.
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“I’m unhappy to be leaving. I’ll without end cherish my time with Idol, and hope I’m remembered for my expertise, ardour, and dedication to my position. All we would like for ourselves is to know that our work had a long-lasting impression,” she stated. “I’m excited for my subsequent journey, and what that can carry. Generally you want just a little push ahead, and I’m grateful for all of it – starting, center, and finish.”
Might stated that her departure has led to “hurtful hypothesis and innuendo” and he or she used the assertion to clear the air.
“I used to be the topic of an HR investigation following a grievance about how I interacted with sure members of my workforce. I totally and fully cooperated with this investigation, and it was closed rapidly with none motion taken,” she burdened. “The choice to maneuver on from me to a brand new EIC is just not associated, and any implication in any other case is totally deceptive and inaccurate.”
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A Fremantle spokeswoman echoed Might’s insistence and thanked the veteran producer for her work on Idol.
“Wylleen has performed an important position in serving to construct the lasting legacy of American Idol over the course of twenty-two seasons. She steered the manufacturing to enduring success, and we’re deeply grateful for her contributions and dedication to the present. The choice to make staffing adjustments for the following season was not primarily based on the conclusion of any investigation,” the spokeswoman advised Deadline.
Might is just not the one member of the Idol workforce to go away after the latest season. Katy Perry, who has served as a decide since season 16, introduced that season 22 can be her last cycle with the present. Idol has but to identify a substitute for her.
